ROBERT FRANSEN, Chief Executive Officer
Bob is the Founder and President of Timberland Partners as well as the Managing Partner with each of our investment partnerships. Prior to forming Timberland Partners in 1992, he was an apartment sales broker for CB Richard Ellis. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota and holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Bob has been involved in real estate investment and brokerage since 1978.
MATT FRANSEN, Chief Investment Officer
Matt is the Chief Investment Officer and a Principal for Timberland Partners and manages all acquisition, disposition, and financing activity for Timberland Partners, including sourcing, underwriting, market analysis, and due diligence for new property acquisitions. Since joining Timberland Partners in 2007, Matt has been responsible for the addition of more than 13,500 apartment units to the portfolio of Timberland Partners and its affiliates. Before joining the Timberland Partners team, Matt worked for Denver-based AIMCO, one of the largest apartment REIT’s in the country. At AIMCO, Matt participated in in the acquisition and disposition of over $4 billion in multifamily property sales nationwide (2002-06). Following his tenure at AIMCO in 2006, Matt and a partner formed Slavin Multifamily Advisors, which focused on multifamily acquisitions in Houston, TX for institutional investment fund clients. Matt graduated from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder with a bachelor’s degree in finance.
ERIN FRANSEN, Chief Operating Officer
Erin is the Chief Operating Officer and a Principal at Timberland Partners. As COO, she oversees all aspects of operations, including the accounting, human resources, marketing, training, and information technology departments. Erin began her multifamily housing career at Timberland Partners in 2013 after eight years in various roles at Target Corporation, the last of which was Digital Marketing Manager. Prior to becoming COO, she most recently served our company as an Asset Manager, and previously held roles in operations, marketing, investor relations, and has also handled Risk Management. Erin served on the board of directors for the Minnesota Multi Housing Association and was the liaison to MHA’s Careers Task Force, as well as a member of the Emerging Leaders Committee. Erin is a graduate of Boston College with degrees in finance and hispanic studies.
TERRY COOK, Executive Vice President
Terry has been with Timberland Partners since 1993 and oversees the repositioning, construction and renovation activities for properties throughout the portfolio. He is a member of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties and Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors Building Owners and Managers Institute. Terry attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned his Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from the University of St. Thomas.
